Colorado Buffaloes Coaches Reveal Leader At Quarterback, Key Position Groups

A noteworthy clip from Monday's fall camp practice may have revealed which Colorado Buffaloes players are leading certain position battles.

As documented by Reach The People Media, coach Deion Sanders asked each of his position coaches to bring their "main guy" into the center of a team huddle. Ten Buffs stepped forward, including quarterback Kaidon Salter, who's currently competing with freshman Julian "JuJu" Lewis and Ryan Staub for the team's starting job under center.

Displaying his leadership skills, Salter then gave a passionate speech while surrounded by the nine other position group leaders.

Colorado Buffaloes Coaches Main Guy Position Group Deion Sanders Kaidon Salter Julian Lewis Amari McNeill Dre'lon Miller Camp — Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) and running back Christian Sarem (48) during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

"Everybody's saying they want to make it to that Big 12 championship, that (expletive) starts at practice," Salter said. "We got to go out and eat every day. Eat every day. If you see your mama leaving your house and you gotta go to school at 6 in the morning, this (expletive) is for times like that."

Take a look at which players were chosen as the "main guy" at their respective position groups:

Quarterback Kaidon Salter

The aforementioned Salter, a senior transfer from Liberty, is seemingly leading the most important position battle on the team. "Coach Prime" has yet to name his starting quarterback, but Salter is largely believed to have the edge over Lewis.

Running Back Dallan Hayden

Another position group with plenty of competition, second-year CU running back Dallan Hayden was selected as the "main guy" over sophomore Micah Welch and incoming transfers DeKalon Taylor and Simeon Price.

Wide Receiver Dre'lon Miller

While Omarion Miller, Sincere Brown, Hykeem Williams and Joseph Williams have also performed well in fall camp, wide receivers coach Jason Phillips ultimately went with Dre'lon Miller. The sophomore Miller had 32 catches for 277 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season.

Tight End Sav'ell Smalls

Arguably the most surprising selection on this list, Sav'ell Smalls was given the nod over Northwest Missouri State transfer Zach Atkins, who has generated ample buzz this offseason.

Offensive Lineman Jordan Seaton

No surprise here: Jordan Seaton is Colorado's most notable leader on the offensive line and perhaps the entire team.

EDGE Arden Walker

Arden Walker has received plenty of praise for his leadership skills throughout fall camp and is expected to back that up with his play this fall.

Defensive Lineman Amari McNeill

Now entering his third season with the Buffs, Amari McNeill is poised for a true breakout campaign this fall.

Linebacker Reginald Hughes

A graduate student transfer from Jacksonville State, Reginald Hughes repped the linebackers. Hughes and UTSA transfer Martavius French appear likely to land the two starting inside linebacker jobs.

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Defensive Back DJ McKinney

DJ McKinney is entering his second season with the Buffs and will likely earn the team's No. 1 cornerback job, a role previously held by Travis Hunter.

Placekicker Alejandro Mata

Dating back to his freshman year at Jackson State in 2022, Alejandro Mata has spent his entire college career with "Coach Prime." He's expected to again handle PATs and short-range field goals.